To see a film made twenty years ago that treats gay love as normal and something to be encouraged is so affirming, and it’s a good reminder that positive LGBT+ representation can be found in older films, not just recently released ones.īig Eden is like all the best romantic comedies, it leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy, and I heartily recommend it to fans of rom-coms and of LGBT+ cinema. Arye Gross: Henry Hart Eric Schweig: Pike Dexter Tim DeKay: Dean Stewart Louise Fletcher: Grace Cornwell George Coe: Sam Hart ONeal Compton: Jim Soams. As he tends to his grandfather, he must also come to terms with his semi-closeted sexuality. Tim DeKay as Dean is perhaps the least likeable character in a film in which its hard to find someone not to like. The film is also notable for its distinct lack of homophobia, which granted isn’t realistic, but it offers a welcome reprieve from the trope of LGBT+ films that are mired in homophobia and tragedy. 7.3 1 h NR After hearing that his Grandpa Sam has had a stroke, successful artist Henry leaves his big city life to return to his idyllic birthplace. At the heart of the film is the way that love is expressed through little gestures – through a home-cooked meal, through shenanigans from nosy but well-meaning neighbors. While at home, Henry must confront his own feelings for a high-school friend, Dean ( Tim DeKay), and the feelings of the shy local general store owner, Pike ( Eric Schweig).Īlthough it’s not a technically perfect film, Big Eden brims with such tenderness that it is easy to forgive its imperfections. This week's Watch Out! review was written by Circulation Clerk Elizabeth Whitworth!īig Eden tells the story of New York-based artist Henry Hart (Arye Gross) who has to return to his idyllic Montana hometown in order to care for his grandfather who is recovering from a stroke. Amidst all the angst, Henry fails to notice the advances of the sensitive Pike. closeted issue of his sexuality, which he longs to reveal to his clan - as well as to his old high-school crush, Dean (Tim DeKay). But he's surprised when he finds that Pike, a quiet Native American who owns the local general store, may have a crush on him." 'Big Eden' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon Prime Video, Apple iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, and Kanopy. Big Eden is a tiny fictional town in northwestern Montana, as Preston Sturges or Frank Capra might have envisioned it. While there, Henry hopes to strike up a romance with Dean Stewart, his high-school best friend for whom he still has feelings. When his grandfather has a stroke, Henry puts his career on hold and returns home to the small town of Big Eden, Montana, to care for him. Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor. Want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Henry Hart is a young gay artist living in New York City. Released April 18th, 2000, 'Big Eden' stars Arye Gross, Eric Schweig, Tim DeKay, Louise Fletcher The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 57 min, and received a user score of 65 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 33 knowledgeable users. Big Eden is a uniquely American fable about home and family. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Big Eden' right now, here are some details about the Chaiken Films romance flick. Available on Prime Video, Tubi TV, iTunes. Big Eden has developed a warm, dedicated fanbase over the last two decades. The filmmaker chatted with PGN about Big Eden, which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. ![]() ![]() Watch it on Tubi - Free Movies & TV, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Prime Video, Vudu or Apple TV on your Roku device. Henry also grapples with his feelings for Dean (Tim DeKay), the one who got away, while, another man, Pike (Eric Schweig), secretly pines for Henry. Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Big Eden' on each platform when they are available. Watch in HD Requires subscription Watch in HD Rent from 2.99 Add Apple TV Watch in HD Rent from 3.99 Big Eden, a comedy drama movie starring Arye Gross, Eric Schweig, and Tim DeKay is available to stream now. Want to watch ' Big Eden' on your TV, phone, or tablet? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Thomas Bezucha-directed movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.
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